In pics: Dancing to India’s tune at Red Fort

With rows of barbican as the background, the drums and dhols reverberated throughout the area. The performance is the first of a six-day event

The sprawling barrack, which has now been restored by the group, gives visitors a range of options to immerse themselves into the fort’s history.

With rows of barbican as the background, the drums and dhols reverberated throughout the area.

The revenue from the tickets will be put into a dedicated escrow account

The funds will be used for operational and maintenance costs. Whatever money is collected, will be put back into Red Fort itself, added an official.

Puneet Dalmia, managing director of Dalmia Bharat group, said, “We are fortunate to be involved in this path-breaking initiative and very grateful to the government for giving us this opportunity."

It is not just an attempt to create pride in our culture, but also to improve local jobs and tourism, managing director of Dalmia Bharat group added.

The performance organised by Dalmia Bharat group is the first of a six-day event being held for a preview of the new multi-storeyed centre, which showcases the history of Red Fort.

From Indian classical dance forms to folk dances from across the country, the lawns of Red Fort came alive with a “Dances of India” performance on Thursday.